Matariki Specials at Te Papa Cafe
Experience Matariki with seasonal cafe specials inspired by the flavours of Aotearoa New Zealand, drawing from the land, sea, and sky.
1 - 15 Jul 2026, 9am to 3pm every day
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Matariki 2026 at Te PapaMatariki 2026 ki Te Papa
Ko Matariki Herenga Waka te kaupapa whakanui o tēnei tau, ka toroa te kauae runga tuku iho tērā e kawe ana e ngā waka, mō ngā whakaterenga tumu herenga tāngata.
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Matariki Herenga Waka, the theme of this year’s celebrations, acknowledges the stories, traditions, and mātauranga carried by waka, and the voyages that bring people together.
Taikura Kapa Haka 2026
Taikura Kapa Haka is a treasured annual gathering of over 700 kaumātua (Māori elders) from across the motu (country), during the time of Matariki.
Sat 4 Jul 2026, 10.20am to 5.30pm
Sun 5 Jul 2026, 10.20am to 5.30pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Matariki Whānau Day: Unity, we’re all in the same boat
Come together to celebrate Matariki with free whānau-friendly workshops, and activities.
Fri 10 Jul 2026, 10am to 2pm
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
More about Matariki
Mānawatia a Matariki
Celebrate Matariki – the beginning of the New Year in Aotearoa New Zealand, marked by the rising of the Matariki star cluster.
Open now
23 Apr - 13 Jul 2026
Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga
Matariki: The Māori New Year
Learn all about Matariki and see our events. Matariki is a time to gather with family and friends to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and plan for the future.
Theme for Matariki celebrations 2026: Matariki herenga waka
Tue 23 Dec 2025
This year’s theme of Matariki herenga waka is all about inclusion and encouraging all people to celebrate Matariki together.
Press release He pānui pāpāho
Matariki activity book
Primary
Learn about Matariki through fun kids’ activities. Featuring word searches, colouring pages, games, and stories, discover what's important during Matariki – whetū, kōrero, kai, whenua, whānau, and the Maramataka.
Activity book
Watch: Taikura Kapa Haka 2026
Taikura Kapa Haka is a treasured annual gathering of over 700 kaumãtua from across the motu, during the time of Matariki. Re-watch the livestream from Taikura Kapa Haka 2026.
